PURSUING GREATNESS 2025
Join us on March 20th, 2025
This event is a celebration of women who are breaking barriers, driving innovation, and shaping the future of business and technology. It’s about thriving in all areas of life—professionally and personally—while advancing in leadership roles and redefining success on their own terms.
Through powerful panels, thought-provoking discussions, and an exclusive one-on-one interview with a high-profile leader, we’ll explore the stories, strategies, and solutions that empower women to lead boldly, innovate fearlessly, and create lasting impact in the modern world.
Through powerful panels, thought-provoking discussions, and an exclusive one-on-one interview with a high-profile leader, we’ll explore the stories, strategies, and solutions that empower women to lead boldly, innovate fearlessly, and create lasting impact in the modern world.
"Confidence isn't walking into a room thinking you are better than everyone, it's walking in and not having to compare yourself to
anyone at all."
anyone at all."
Meet the guest speakers!
Castlen Kennedy
Senior VP corporate Affair and Human resources at Apache
Castlen M. Kennedy became senior vice president of HR and Corporate Affairs in January 2025, overseeing Corporate Communications, Public Affairs, HR, and Egypt joint venture services. She previously held leadership roles in Corporate Affairs, Marketing, and Investor Relations since joining the company in 2006.
Before that, she was a senior policy advisor at the U.S. Department of Energy and an analyst at S&B Infrastructure, RWE Americas, and Enron.
Ms. Kennedy holds a bachelor's in finance and master's degrees in public affairs and energy and earth resources from the University of Texas at Austin.
Before that, she was a senior policy advisor at the U.S. Department of Energy and an analyst at S&B Infrastructure, RWE Americas, and Enron.
Ms. Kennedy holds a bachelor's in finance and master's degrees in public affairs and energy and earth resources from the University of Texas at Austin.
Brittney Marshall
Principal Strategic Advisor for Climate Strategy at Woodside Energy
Brittney is a Principal Strategic Advisor for Climate at Woodside Energy in Houston, Texas. Before joining Woodside’s Climate Strategy Team, she held leadership and geoscience roles at BHP in Exploration, Production, and Climate & Sustainability, focusing on strategy, stakeholder engagement, and project management. She earned a Ph.D. in Geology (Paleoclimatology) from the University of South Carolina in 2015. Passionate about corporate sustainability and the energy transition, Brittney was named a 2023 ALLY Energy GRIT ESG & Climate Champion. She accepted the award while nine months pregnant with Bennett, who now confidently explores life’s wonders.
Jennifer Richmond
Chief Strategy Officer at Wood
Jennifer Richmond is the Chief Strategy Officer at Wood, a global engineering and consultancy leader with over 35,000 employees across 60 countries. With 25+ years of experience, Jennifer drives strategic planning, corporate development, M&A, sustainability, and more, shaping the company’s direction and growth. Previously, she held senior leadership roles at Jacobs, leading global teams and delivering mission-critical solutions for the U.S. Department of Defense and government clients. Known for her transformational leadership, Jennifer excels in delivering innovative, sustainable solutions and identifying strategic growth opportunities.
Kristina SanclementE
Drilling Engineer w/ a Digital Focus at Chevron
Kristina Sanclemente is a skilled Drill Site Manager and Field Drilling Engineer with expertise in unconventional resource operations, well design, directional drilling, and rig systems. Bilingual in English and Spanish, she excels in technical writing and translating complex procedures. With a Mechanical Engineering degree from Georgia Tech and a Master of Data Science from Rice University, Kristina combines engineering expertise with data-driven decision-making using Python, R, and SQL to deliver innovative solutions in high-stakes environments.
Massiel Diez
Co-Founder, co-host,
Flipping the barrel
Flipping the barrel
By documenting her nontraditional career on Instagram and YouTube as a fresh chemical engineering grad from McGill University, the then-Wireline Field Engineer quickly rose to virtual stardom, sharing her passion for the industry and encouraging young girls to explore oil and gas careers.
Her authenticity and openness about the struggles and challenges of working away from home struck a chord with viewers, and her audience skyrocketed into the thousands, with close to half a million views in a short period of time.
Her authenticity and openness about the struggles and challenges of working away from home struck a chord with viewers, and her audience skyrocketed into the thousands, with close to half a million views in a short period of time.
Jamie Elrod
Co-founder, co-host,
Flipping the barrel
Flipping the barrel
Jamie is the Global Sales and Key Account Director for IET at Baker Hughes, with 12 years of experience in the oil and gas industry. She started as a Field Sales Rep for Smith Bits and has since built an extensive network of clients who follow her career journey to this day.
Jamie is passionate about creating change in the energy sector by advocating for more women in oil and gas and raising awareness of the industry’s positive impact.
In 2019, she co-founded Flipping the Barrel with Massiel Diez to provide a resource for those interested in pursuing or learning more about the industry and to create a more inclusive workforce.
Jamie is passionate about creating change in the energy sector by advocating for more women in oil and gas and raising awareness of the industry’s positive impact.
In 2019, she co-founded Flipping the Barrel with Massiel Diez to provide a resource for those interested in pursuing or learning more about the industry and to create a more inclusive workforce.
Mari Salazar
SVP & Director, Energy Banking at BOK
Mari Salazar is Senior Vice President and Director of Energy Banking at BOK Financial, where she has worked for 22 years. She previously served as a senior credit analyst at Comerica Bank and holds a BBA in Economics (’95) and an MBA in Finance (’99) from the University of St. Thomas in Houston. Recognized for her leadership in energy and finance, she has received honors from Oil & Gas Investor Magazine, Energy Digital Magazine, and the Houston Business Journal. Mari is actively involved in the Houston community, serving on multiple boards and founding the "Maria Cruz Salazar Interview Closet" to support first-generation students.
Danielle Fuselier
Well Construction Segment Director at Baker Hughes
Danielle is the Well Construction Segment Director - North America Land for Baker Hughes, overseeing field operations, engineering, and sales for Drill Bits, Drilling Services, and Drilling and Completions Fluids. With 17 years at Baker Hughes, she has held leadership roles in service delivery, commercial operations, and product management. She earned a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Texas A&M University and is an active industry contributor with several publications, patents, and involvement in the IADC/SPE Drilling Conference. Passionate about problem-solving and talent development, she continues to drive innovation in well construction.
KIM PALADETTI
Global Head of Energy Data Platforms at Amazon Web Services
Cloud technology executive with a chemical engineering background and over 15 years of experience in energy and digital technology. She has led innovative global projects exceeding $50 billion, specializing in AI, machine learning, and advanced analytics for large-scale energy operations. As a leader in Energy Data Platforms and the OSDU Data Platform, Kim drives transformative solutions, aligning advanced technologies like generative AI with strategic goals to revolutionize exploration and development. Passionate about cloud innovation, women in tech, and STEM mentorship, she advocates for universal energy data access to foster sustainability, efficiency, and global progress.
Souzi Weiland
Director of Talent and Culture at Expand Energy
Souzi Weiland is the Director of Talent and Culture at Expand Energy, where she's driven by a passion for enhancing workplaces where people feel valued and empowered to do their best work. Her strong desire to help others grow and feel fulfilled super seceded her love of numbers, helping her make the career transition from Finance to Human Resources. Her journey to Human Resources reflects her deep commitment to enhancing both the employee experience and leadership and human capital capability. She is a proud mom of two and spends much of her time outside of work sharing in the responsibility of activities coordinator and snack wrangler to her two kids with her husband of 13 years, serving her church, and dreaming up vacations.
Liz Dennett
Ph.D., Founder and CEO of Endolith
Liz Dennett, Ph.D., Founder and CEO of Endolith, is at the forefront of leveraging biotechnology and genomics to innovate sustainable mining and address climate change. As a former VP at Wood Mackenzie and AWS Lead Solutions Architect, she's driven by a vision to merge data tech with biotech, making significant strides in the energy sector. Recognized for her contributions, including a notable position as a top female leader in Houston, Liz's work spans speaking engagements and advisory roles, underscoring her commitment to the energy transition and sustainable practices.
Kimberly McHugh
Vice President, Chevron Rockies Business Unit
Kim McHugh is Vice President of Chevron's Rockies Business Unit, overseeing exploration and production in Colorado. A second-generation driller, she has held leadership roles at Chevron, BP, Unocal, and ARCO, including VP of Wells at Chevron.
Kim holds bachelor's and master's degrees in petroleum engineering from Texas A&M University. She chairs the International Association of Oil & Gas Producers and the Colorado Oil & Gas Association, serves on multiple boards, advises Chevron’s Women’s Employee Network, and supports the LPGA Chevron Championship.
Kim holds bachelor's and master's degrees in petroleum engineering from Texas A&M University. She chairs the International Association of Oil & Gas Producers and the Colorado Oil & Gas Association, serves on multiple boards, advises Chevron’s Women’s Employee Network, and supports the LPGA Chevron Championship.
Schedule
9:30 AM
EARLY REGISTRATION
10:00-11:00 AM
REGISTRATION & NETWORKING
11:00 - 11:15 am
EVENT OPENING
11:15 AM- 12:30
Exclusive 1on1 Interview:
Unveiling the Crucial Role of Confidence at the Summit
Unveiling the Crucial Role of Confidence at the Summit
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12:30 PM-12:45 pm
BREAK
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12:30 pM-1:30PM
Millennial’s Redefining Success:
Thriving in Careers, Life, and Leadership
Thriving in Careers, Life, and Leadership
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1:30pm-1:45pm
BREAK
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1:45 pm-2:45pm
Innovators and Influencers:
Women Shaping the Future of Business and Tech
Women Shaping the Future of Business and Tech
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3:00 pm
Closing Remarks from Flipping the Barrel
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Location
Lakeside Country Club
100 Wilcrest Dr, Houston
TX 77042-1099
Parking available onsite.
100 Wilcrest Dr, Houston
TX 77042-1099
Parking available onsite.